By ADRIAN STEWART CO Although anticipating the full support of the hometown crowd, Negrense tennis ace Alexandra Eala aims to take it one match at a time when she debuts in the Philippine Women’s Open at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center starting today. “I never go into any tournament thinking to win the whole thing. …
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DepEd Paralympiada takes place in Cadiz’s Dinagsa Festival
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Department of Education (DepEd) held the 28th Paralympiada 26 in Cadiz City as part of the 52nd Dinagsa Festival, with close to 1,000 student-athletes and delegates from Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental and Siquijor taking part in the annual meet. The event was welcomed by Cadiz City Schools Division Superintendent Dr. …
Antetokounmpo expects to miss matches with calf injury
One of the hottest topics in the NBA is whether the Milwaukee Bucks will deal Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of the February 5 trade deadline. The asking price for the superstar could be affected by the right calf injury that Antetokounmpo sustained in the Bucks’ game against the visiting Denver Nuggets. Antetokounmpo is headed for an …
Durant, Rockets end Pistons’ streak
Kevin Durant poured in 32 points and the visiting Houston Rockets cooled off the Detroit Pistons, 111-104, on Saturday, January 24. Alperen Sengun had 19 points and five assists, while Reed Sheppard supplied 18 points off the bench. Amen Thompson had 15 points, nine rebounds and seven assists while Jabari Smith, Jr. added 11 points …
Eala reaches No. 44 in WTA ranking
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense tennis player Alexandra Eala reached another career milestone after climbing to World’s No. 44 in the latest WTA live rankings, the highest position she has held so far. The 20-year-old continued her steady rise on the professional tour, jumping five spots from her previous career-best ranking of No. 49 last …
St. John’s Institute completes unbeaten run in 18-U Sinulog League
By ADRIAN STEWART CO St. John’s Institute (SJI) emerged as champion of the 18-and-Under Online Basketball Sinulog League after sweeping its games in the four-day tournament held at the Cebu Eastern College Gym in Cebu City. SJI set the tone early with a 61-38 rout of Jump Stop of Surigao, and followed it with a …
Leonard stars in return as Clippers down Lakers
Kawhi Leonard scored 24 points, Ivica Zubac added 18 points with 19 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers continued their red-hot run with a 112-104 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers in Inglewood, California yesterday (Philippine time). James Harden scored 18 points with 10 assists, Jordan Miller had 14 points, and John Collins added …
Valientes head to Dubai with ‘something to prove’
The MLV-Zamboanga Valientes will be a tough nut to crack in the upcoming 2026 Dubai International Basketball Invitationals, which is set to kick off this Saturday, January 24. Former Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings star slotman Greg Slaughter reveals that though the team lack the proper preparation, the composition of their roster will be very …
NORFA leads PFF U-16 Visayas qualifiers, 9-0
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros Occidental Regional Football Association (NORFA) stayed in firm control of the PFF Under-16 Visayas qualifiers after overpowering the Negros Oriental-Siquijor Regional Football Association (NOSIRFA), 9-0, to remain on top of the standings on Wednesday, January 21. NORFA leaned on a balanced attack, led by Jerenz Nengasca and Jhon Luke …
Eala confirms participation in PH Women’s Open
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Alexandra “Alex” Eala has returned to the country ahead of her campaign in the Philippine Women’s Open, drawing attention from fans who gathered to welcome the country’s top-ranked tennis player. The 20-year-old arrived on Wednesday, January 21, with her parents, Mike and Rizza, and coach Joan Bosch to prepare for …